omonuan: We need not celebrate this convenient ban. There are less restrictive ways of controlling the menacing Fulani. Outright ban is an extreme measure. Should we allow this trend to continue, some states may ban Igbo traders for being potentially too exploitative or for the possibility of selling "fake drugs." The Ijaws could be banned from entering some states because they introduced kidnapping in Nigeria. There is no limit to the mischief and abuse that xenophobic states could use against people they don't like.

This is a dangerous and slippery slope. I am sure there are many more law abiding Fulani that do business than the criminal elements in Delta. Furthermore, the SSG is not a law maker, there is no law on the books that says Fulani herdsmen should not enter Delta and there shouldn't be such law.

A less restrictive way could be registration and or licensing or a form of identification would suffice. As it is now, there is no rational basis for the hysteria against Fulani "herdsmen." No law abiding Nigerian should have his rights infringed or abridged because of irrational fear that some of his people are criminals. There are criminals in every tribe. Moreover, there is no scintilla of evidence that the armed robbers were "Fulani herdsmen" and not ordinary criminals of Fulani extraction.

This ban is pyrrhic because there is no way to enforce it. How do you keep track of "new Fulani herdsmen?" Does Delta state know who comes into the state? The state does not even have a database of natives much less non indigenes. Is the state going to hound every Fulani looking person to find out if he is a menacing "herdsmen."

Which tribe is next? My Igbo brothers from Onitsha who raid the twin city of Asaba to kidnap or for robbery could engender similar ban of non Delta Igbo from coming to Asaba. We need to be careful!

Austine.E:

...i didnt want to respond to your comment but i think we must take a holistic look at it,agreed Nigeria is a free and secular nation were freedom of movement and association is garanteed!talking about xenophobia,we all know that in our recent past some states e.g Lagos state deported some Nigerians to their various states for constituting nuisances to the state and i guess,that wasn't discriminately because it was by an opposition party state....then we ve also had states who woke up one morning and declared sharia in a country assumed to be secular!by this action,states like Zamfara made islam a state religion,state money were used to build mosque,sponsor muslim clerics,create the state Hibah(security)board and financed with state money,in a supposedly secular nation.As a christian from the south or elsewhere,i can no longer freely drink my beer,or a lady freely putting on her smart trousers to work etc..i think this is more xenophobic than the ban on new cattlemen entering delta state,where the molest,kill and plunder!i also wldnt want to talk about the Mullah that runs our apex bank,who went ahead to introduce islamic banking in a secular nation inspite of opposition from Nigerian christians!Delta state has the absolute right to protect life and properties of it citizens in the state.

okosodo: Its good news, Edo should follow

omonuan: We need not celebrate this convenient ban. There are less restrictive ways of controlling the menacing Fulani. Outright ban is an extreme measure. Should we allow this trend to continue, some states may ban Igbo traders for being potentially too exploitative or for the possibility of selling "fake drugs." The Ijaws could be banned from entering some states because they introduced kidnapping in Nigeria. There is no limit to the mischief and abuse that xenophobic states could use against people they don't like.

This is a dangerous and slippery slope. I am sure there are many more law abiding Fulani that do business than the criminal elements in Delta. Furthermore, the SSG is not a law maker, there is no law on the books that says Fulani herdsmen should not enter Delta and there shouldn't be such law.

A less restrictive way could be registration and or licensing or a form of identification would suffice. As it is now, there is no rational basis for the hysteria against Fulani "herdsmen." No law abiding Nigerian should have his rights infringed or abridged because of irrational fear that some of his people are criminals. There are criminals in every tribe. Moreover, there is no scintilla of evidence that the armed robbers were "Fulani herdsmen" and not ordinary criminals of Fulani extraction.

This ban is pyrrhic because there is no way to enforce it. How do you keep track of "new Fulani herdsmen?" Does Delta state know who comes into the state? The state does not even have a database of natives much less non indigenes. Is the state going to hound every Fulani looking person to find out if he is a menacing "herdsmen."

Which tribe is next? My Igbo brothers from Onitsha who raid the twin city of Asaba to kidnap or for robbery could engender similar ban of non Delta Igbo from coming to Asaba. We need to be careful!

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Nascimento:


My guy when making a statement please be constructive. From our recent history Nigeria has never been one United nation. I believe you have heard about fulani herdsmen activities in jos and other places. I was a victim, and my dad was almost killed along ogwachi uku road. I need no glasses to identify them.
Granted not all fulani herdsmen are bad, but in light of the recent security challenges, delta state took the right decision. If there is no proper means of checking them, then ban is good for the love of life.
And about igbos, and u laugh. Your comparison is so inappropriate. I guess you've forgotten about the biafra pogrom of the civil war. Awolowo and gowon wanted to annahilate them (ibos). So you see, be constructive when talking about national matters.

Austine.E:

...i didnt want to respond to your comment but i think we must take a holistic look at it,agreed Nigeria is a free and secular nation were freedom of movement and association is garanteed!talking about xenophobia,we all know that in our recent past some states e.g Lagos state deported some Nigerians to their various states for constituting nuisances to the state and i guess,that wasn't discriminately because it was by an opposition party state....then we ve also had states who woke up one morning and declared sharia in a country assumed to be secular!by this action,states like Zamfara made islam a state religion,state money were used to build mosque,sponsor muslim clerics,create the state Hibah(security)board and financed with state money,in a supposedly secular nation.As a christian from the south or elsewhere,i can no longer freely drink my beer,or a lady freely putting on her smart trousers to work etc..i think this is more xenophobic than the ban on new cattlemen entering delta state,where the molest,kill and plunder!i also wldnt want to talk about the Mullah that runs our apex bank,who went ahead to introduce islamic banking in a secular nation inspite of opposition from Nigerian christians!Delta state has the absolute right to protect life and properties of it citizens in the state.

Bawss1: Typical

Trust Nigerians to celebrate this knee jerk reaction without fully appreciating its consequences. Because many such bans have been proposed by different parties in the past doesn't make this one right. Omunuan has rightly said that this action is open to abuse and does little in dealing with the problem it was mean't to solve yet somehow because many people here seem to be myopic and hot-blooded such considerations will fly right above their heads. Until we have policy makers, leaders and followers who are forward thinking such measures will continue to be proposed and yet will do nothing to



improve the situation.

Austine.E:

...i didnt want to respond to your comment but i think we must take a holistic look at it,agreed Nigeria is a free and secular nation were freedom of movement and association is garanteed!talking about xenophobia,we all know that in our recent past some states e.g Lagos state deported some Nigerians to their various states for constituting nuisances to the state and i guess,that wasn't discriminately because it was by an opposition party state....then we ve also had states who woke up one morning and declared sharia in a country assumed to be secular!by this action,states like Zamfara made islam a state religion,state money were used to build mosque,sponsor muslim clerics,create the state Hibah(security)board and financed with state money,in a supposedly secular nation.As a christian from the south or elsewhere,i can no longer freely drink my beer,or a lady freely putting on her smart trousers to work etc..i think this is more xenophobic than the ban on new cattlemen entering delta state,where the molest,kill and plunder!i also wldnt want to talk about the Mullah that runs our apex bank,who went ahead to introduce islamic banking in a secular nation inspite of opposition from Nigerian christians!Delta state has the absolute right to protect life and properties of it citizens in the state.

careytommy: I believe this is one best security decision ever by a governor

source: www.vanguardngr.com/2013/05/security-delta-bans-entry-of-herdsmen/

Ucheosefoh: am not suprise at this comment u are a fulani man and will do everything within ur power to defend them but one day monkey go go market e no go return

Tee_Seven:
At the bolded: I think you know very little about the Fulanis.

lacasa: what an action film


#.. The facts about fulani Behaviour; they never antagonise a people, but when you antagonise them or their herd in any way or form, believe me hell hath no fury like a fulani man seeking revenge.



They r a live n let live kind of people. And they certainly do not engage in highway robbery. The state govt should look inward for the real culprits for that, and stop 'suspecting' fulani all the time.

Austine.E:

...i didnt want to respond to your comment but i think we must take a holistic look at it,agreed Nigeria is a free and secular nation were freedom of movement and association is garanteed!talking about xenophobia,we all know that in our recent past some states e.g Lagos state deported some Nigerians to their various states for constituting nuisances to the state and i guess,that wasn't discriminately because it was by an opposition party state....then we ve also had states who woke up one morning and declared sharia in a country assumed to be secular!by this action,states like Zamfara made islam a state religion,state money were used to build mosque,sponsor muslim clerics,create the state Hibah(security)board and financed with state money,in a supposedly secular nation.As a christian from the south or elsewhere,i can no longer freely drink my beer,or a lady freely putting on her smart trousers to work etc..i think this is more xenophobic than the ban on new cattlemen entering delta state,where the molest,kill and plunder!i also wldnt want to talk about the Mullah that runs our apex bank,who went ahead to introduce islamic banking in a secular nation inspite of opposition from Nigerian christians!Delta state has the absolute right to protect life and properties of it citizens in the state.

Ucheosefoh: It is only Igbo piple that sell fake goods and engage in all the kidnapping and robberies in Asaba abi. Guy u need a serious IQ upgrading

josite:

on dec 22 2006 we were robbed on Ilorin lagos highway by Fulani herdsman the thin tall specie with dane guns.so I confirm Fulani herdsmen robb and u better look out for them on the highways in your own interest.

lacasa:


"Thin tall specie with dane guns"


#.. This is what proves u were robbed by fulanis


Have u for once seen how touareg nigeriens or desert chadians in nigeria look like?.


They r responsible for 2/3rds of the robberies in the south-west region of nigeria.


Do a small research on it

martinseme: conversation between a fulani herdsman and manu the head cow.
fulani man: this people have chased us away from their state waiyo we have to head back home wot a long journey we have home.
manu:master dont worry we shall repay them for this.they will miss milk and meat and will be forced to seek after you and call us back.
fulani man:it wont be that easy, but am not a robber and trouble maker why this harsh punishment .
manu:take heart lets go we shall make it home and be happy there .
fulani man: once am home i shall call my people and tell them of my fate here, wallahi all those inyammiris business people in my home will suffer for this.
manu:i shall join you to deal with them and they shall leave empty handed.

omonuan:

This is my point that you seem to have missed. Every tribe has criminals and the Fulani are not the only people that engage in robbery so why ban only them? For your information, I am Igbo and also from Delta. I know a lot of very good Fulani people that live in Delta State. If Igbo people especially cheer this type of knee jerk reaction, then we are in trouble because we are more itinerant and much loathed by some Nigerians.

I don't dispute that some Fulani are a menace to the society. Even Lord Luggard was alleged to have foretold the fact that the Fulani are going to be dangerous to other Nigerians. What I disagree with is the singling out of the Fulani as a race and banning them from entering Delta. No state should be allowed to enforce this type of law that is clearly unconstitutional.

First they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew

Then they came for the communists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a communist.

Then they came for the socialists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade unionist.

Then they came for me,
and there was no one left to speak for me.

This is a provocative poem attributed to pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) about the sloth of German intellectuals following the Nazis' rise to power and the subsequent purging of their chosen targets, group after group.